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LOCATION:
Saint Petersburg,
Florida
TRAVEL RADIUS:
Will travel up to 3000 miles from Saint Petersburg, FL.
PRIMARY CATEGORY:
Gospel Singer
GENRE:
70's Hits, 80's Hits, 90's Hits, Blues, Children's Music, Christian Rock, Classical, Funk, Gospel, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Motown, Pop, R&B, Reggae, Rock, Soul
AVAILABLE FOR:
Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fraternity Functions, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Ski Lodges, Sorority Function, Studio Session, Temples, TV Soundtracks, Weddings
PERFORMING SINCE:
1974
PAY RANGE:
$275-$4000 per event
INFLUENCES:
JENNIFER HOLIDAY, PATTI LABELLE, ARETHA FRANKLIN VICKIE WINANS
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DESCRIPTION:
Tanya LaReese is a POWERFUL, R&B, GOSPEL, BLUES, JAZZ etc.... Singer/Songwriter. She has taken the world by storm with her newly released CD "READY OR NOT" She is truly GIFTED, ANOINTED , and BLESSED. She sings from her heart and soul! Tanya LaReese is nothing short of amazing!!! Let her be an Inspiration to you and your event, and take it beyond anything you could ever imagine! Along with her beautiful personality, she makes everyone she comes in contact with feel special. She has touched so many lives. It's definitely time for her to touch yours! BOOK NOW!!!! Tanya LaReese, was born March 31, 1971, in Hartford, Connecticut, the daughter of Betty Jean Dodson-Jackson and James Arthur Jackson Senior, a Pentecostal Minister and Gospel vocalist. Tanya's father attended Weaver High School in Hartford , Connecticut with the famous female vocalist Dionne Warwick. They can be seen signing a duet together in his High School Yearbook. James and Dionne sang together in the school choir and talent competitions. Tanya LaReese's parents also sang duets together. They sang gospel in the church choir and recorded a gospel album titled" The Proverbs Gospel Singers" in the mid 1960's. They were celebrities in their hometown of Hartford, Connecticut. Her mother died from breast cancer in 1973 and her father died from a sudden heart attack while playing basketball in 1992. Tanya LaReese holds the memories of her beloved parents very close to her heart. Tanya LaReese, her two sisters and two brothers were forced to live under strict rules of their family's faith. The girls were not allowed to wear pants, earrings or makeup and could not have boyfriends. The children were not allowed to go to the movies or listen to any music other than gospel. The strict rules did not stop them from listening to music. When their parents were away the watch the Apollo Show, Star Search, Soul Train and listened to R&B and Jazz tunes on the radio Tanya LaReese's American Idol is the talented Whitney Houston. Listening to her music as well as Aretha Franklin, Jennifer Holiday, and Patti Labelle eventually contributed to Tanya LaReese's music style. With a extensive backgound in music, Tanya LaReese's can deliver very powerful-soulful renditions of today's and original hottest past and present Gospel and R&B tunes. Tanya LaReese discovered her talent in the Pentecostal church. Her father managed and formed te group, "The Jackson Five Gospel Singers." The group consisted of her four siblings, Gwendolyn, James, Clara, and Philip. The Jacksons sang at numerous churches and gospel conventions in Connecticut, California and Florida. Tanya LaReese was just four years old when the group started singing. Although Tanya LaReese knew she wanted to pursue a singing career, her love for taking care of elderly had her torn between two career fields. (nursing and singing) She received a two-year Scholarship to attend Saint Petersburg Junior College where she studied music for awhile and the began to focus on nursing. While studing nursing, Tanya LaReese never fully gave up on music. She even sang the the National Anthem for the United States Army Recruiting Command's Annual Training Convention in Ocean City, Maryland in 2002. Everyone was impressed with her strong -soulful voice. They immediately took note of her star qualities and invited her to return the following year. Tanya LaReese and her cousin Ricky Lewis spent countless hours in his recording studio recording singles and duets. Her suddenly passed away while playing guitar in his hometown church in Atlanta, Georgia. The demo tapes were never released. Tanya LaReese had hopes of getting her music out. The tragedy set her back, but it did not stop her. Tanya LaReese continues to sing in the church, talent competitions, weddings and more. She has been singing across the state of Florida for the past few years. Letters and calls constantly flow requesting her presence at major events. She recently joined American Idol's Clay Aiken and sang in his Joyful Noise Tour at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, Florida. Tanya LaReese completed her very first Inspirational, Gospel , Debut CD, "READY OR NOT!" on May 12, 2007 all songs written and co-produce by her. This CD consist on real life experiences, people go threw from day to day. This CD is AMAZING!!!! Tanya LaReese finally reached her goal, to have a CD in hand! Now she states "I'M GOING AFTER THIS WORLDWIDE!!!
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SONG LIST:
You Give Good Love - Whitney Houston
Saving All My Love
Greatest Love Of All
All At Once
If You Say My Eye's Are Beautiful
Didn't We Almost Have It All
Where Do Broken Hearts Go
Exhale
Why Does It Hurt So Bad
I Have Nothing
I Believe In You And Me
I'm Every Woman
So Emotional
I'm Your Baby Tonight
I Wanna Dance With Somebody
How Will I Know
One Moment In Time
The Star Spangled Banner
Step By Step (Preacher's Wife)
Joy (Preacher's Wife)
Hold On, Help Is On The Way (Preacher's Wife)
He's All Over Me (Preacher's Wife)
The Lord Is My Shepherd (Preacher's Wife)
Joy To The World (Preacher's Wife)
Alone In This World - Faith Evans
I Love You
Everything
Back To Love
Faithfully
Do Your Time
Don't Cry
Where We Stand
Love Can't Hide
Can't Believe
Love Song
This Joy - Yolanda Adams
The Battle Is The Lord's
Real Love
Ye Of Little Faith
Let Us Worship Him
Save The World
Right Now
I'll Always Remember
Give It To Him
Before I Tell Them
Looking For Love - Janet Jackson
My Baby
Spending Time With You
It All Comes Down To Love
Just A Little While
Promises - India Arie
Brown Skin
Strength, Courage, & Wisdom
Nature
Ready For Love
Always In My Head
I See God In You
I'm Beautiful
Never To Much - Luther Vandross
Sugar And Spice
Don;t You Know That
I've Been Working
You Stopped Loving Me
A House Is Not A Home
Selfish - Fantasia
Free Yourself
Baby Mama
You Were Always On My Mind
This Is Me
I Believe
Another Sad Love Song - Toni Braxton
Breathe Again
Seven Whole Days
Candlelight
Spending All My Time With You
Love Shoulda Brouht You Home
I Belong To You
How Many Ways
You Mean The World To Me
Best Friend
Everytime I Close My Eyes - Baby Face
Talk To Me
I Said I Love You
When Your Body Gets Weak
Simple Days
All Day Thinkin'
Seven Seas
The Day
How Come, How Long
This Is For The Lover In You
Power Of Love - Donna Summer
Here & Now - Patti Labelle
Dance With My Father - Celine Dion
Ain't No Way - Patti Labelle
He's Outta My Life
Didn't I
Love Don't Live Here Anymore
I Keep Forgetting
Love Ballad
I Can't Make You Love Me
Your Song
I Write A Song
Silly
Stand By You
Land Of The Living
Get Your House In Order - Tanya LaReese
What You Can Do Today
Hold Onto Your Dreams
God Put His Hands On Me
God Give Us Peace
Stop And Think About It
Thank You
Life Is Like A Time Clock
I Know I Can Make It
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CLIENT FEEDBACK:
I was highly impresssed with Tanya and her manager, Robin. I booked Tanya to perform for my proposal to my girlfriend and they both were very supportive and helpful throughout the whole planning process. I certainly plan to hire her to sing at my wedding!!!
--Tish W.
Orlando, FL
2/14/2008
Tanya LaReese is a beautiful and talented individual that left my guests moved and inspired by her voice.
She is went beyond my expectations and I would recommend her without reservations.
Dr. Allena Burge
--Allena B.
New Port Richey, FL
7/21/2007
Tanya Lareese was very profesional and knowledgable of her talent. Tanya has a very soulful and strong voice. My family and I enjoyed having Tanya sing at our event. She gave us a wonderful experience, and we will never forget her and her singing capabilites. I will recommend Tanya for anyone who wants a professional, and soulful singer at their event. Thank you Tanya and Robin we enjoyed everthing you did for us.
Kymberly Hope
--Kymberly H.
Hollywood, FL
7/13/2007
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UPCOMING APPEARANCES:
Saturday, August 02, 2008
7:00PM - St Pete Beach
St Petersburg Beach, FL
PAST APPEARANCES:
Sunday, July 13, 2008
3:00PM - Crown Plaza Tampa East
Tampa, FL
Client Feedback
Sunday, May 11, 2008
11:00AM - The Sandy Butler
Fort Myers, FL
Client Feedback
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
7:00PM - Doncesar
St Petersburg, FL
Client Feedback
Thursday, February 14, 2008
12:00PM - Unknown Restaurant At This Time
Orlando, FL
Client Feedback
Saturday, August 25, 2007
8:00PM - Greater Cov (malahia Jackson Int'l Global Aw Fest)
Covington, LA
Saturday, July 21, 2007
10:00PM - Memorial Service For Carlton R. Burge
New Port Richey, FL
Client Feedback
Friday, July 20, 2007
6:00PM - Potters House Fellowship (Fund Rasier)
Tampa, FL
Sunday, July 15, 2007
5:00PM - By The Way Church Of God
Tarpon Springs, FL
Friday, July 13, 2007
8:00PM - Rotary Club
Hollywood, FL
Client Feedback
Friday, July 13, 2007
8:00PM - Rotary Club (Birthday Bash)
Hollywood, FL
Sunday, July 08, 2007
5:00PM - Java Joy Coffee House
St. Petersburg, FL
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